Associate/senior Associate

6 months ago

Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom Forbes Solicitors Full time

**_Role_**
Forbes Solicitors are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts Team as a Associate/Senior Associate. This is a full time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday, based at our Walton Summit Office with the option for hybrid working available.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to progress their career and a join a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

- working alongside other solicitors, partners, and paralegals;
- developing relationships with clients and third-party professionals and referrers such as accountants, IFAs etc;
- dealing with a mix of complex Private Client Case Work, i.e. Probate, Administration of Estates, Wills, IHT Planning Advice, General Estate Planning, trusts drafting and administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection;
- handling their own case load;
- using the Firm’s case management systems.

**_ Organisation_**
Forbes Solicitors offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.

We are looking for someone who displays our values; specifically someone who can excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.

**_Benefits_**:

- We are committed to being a supportive organisation that keeps focus on our people and therefore we offer a range of additional benefits including:_
- Competitive Salary;
- 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
- A day off for your Birthday;
- Ongoing Training and Development;
- Progression Opportunities;
- Company Pension;
- Service Awards;
- Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
- BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents);
- Other Employee Discounts;
- Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
- Annual Events.

**_ Applying_**
- Ideally have at least 5 years of private client experience (however, those who either have shorter or greater post qualification experience will be considered);
- Be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx qualified;
- Good practical knowledge of a variety of complex private client matters;
- Ideally have previous experience of dealing with high net worth clients and business owner clients;
- Have good knowledge of case management systems and other IT software such as Microsoft Office;
- Be able to work with minimum supervision;
- Good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct;
- Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets;
- Good organisational and matter management skills and a committed attitude;
- Good writing and drafting skills, with excellent communication and technical ability;
- Have the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle as travel will be required throughout the North West region (*if you have a disability that prevents you from driving please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made).

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